Discover or relive these lovely places like Valencia, Beniganim, Xativa, Bocairent among other places of splendor and only contemplation and full of mysteries. A story to be told and lived with colors and majestic strokes. Become part of this enchanting world, the art of painting in watercolor.

You will leave this workshop with a new vision in watercolor painting, renewed techniques and a new friend.
Believe me, this meeting will bring you a fresh look at the watercolor!

“As Wonderful as paint, after 36 years in this journey, is able to transmit some of my knowledge in drawing and watercolor.”

Antonio Giacomin

We will wait for you…

This course is now only

1445€ per person

(Single Room)

All levels

Course start date Monday 22th May 2017

Accommodation is available for six nights from the Sunday 21st of May 2017

Steps and helps to make the reservation and final payment

First payment

*IN ALL COURSES HAVE TO MAKE TWO PAYMENTS*

Make The first payment of 250 Euros (this payment guarantees reservation in the course chosen

Second payment

With two months in advance you should make the second payment (final payment), the cost depends on the selected option.

Giacomin, in love with the light and shadow and driven by a passion to paint with this means, search in nature and unlikely things the sense of humor to turn ordinary items into works of art.

Aimed at all interested in painting watercolor, students will find this course, the techniques and methods required for a complete understanding of this environment, encourage students to create their own works.
Will be covered in this course, the importance of drawing and sketches in watercolor, composition and basic perspective, simplifying what you see, the use of color and how to use a palette of pigments, light and shadow, the importance of white on paper, as capture the essence outdoors, how to overcome anxiety and speed of our goal, working art with passion and have the same part of our daily lives, transforming them into moments of relaxation and pleasure.

The artist will perform two to three paintings a day and some exercises in the morning and afternoon (approx. ¼ and ½ sheet) and will follow up with all participants.
The topics will be from landscapes, the artist takes as a sample, as well as general elements captured on-site course.

Workshop Objetives;

The overall objective of the workshop is to show the variety and flexibility watercolor and put emotion and conviction in painting, exploring, experimenting and developing the creativity of each individual. Giacomin likes to put fun for the painting process together with enthusiasm and new techniques in an atmosphere that makes the artist feel welcome!
The goal for each day is defined as attached spreadsheet, where Giacomin perform a demonstration in the morning and by the afternoon, with detailed explanations, followed by individual attention, thus meeting the needs of each student. Giacomin brings your class the same enthusiasm and energy, and performs his work in the studio.

Paper:
The artist will perform two to three paintings a day and some exercises in the morning and afternoon (approx. ¼ and ½ sheet)

Additional items:
Sketch pad to small studies, masking tape, polycarbonate or similar to attach the leaf, pencil or pencil with graphite 4B pot for water, rags or paper towels. And Much disposition and passion for art!

Your Free Art Pack;

On the first day of your course at Las Orquideas each artist will be presented with a free art pack.

Contents:

Dalvaro Art Bag.

Metal palette.

Selection of 12, 5ml, Miele, watercolour paints.

Sufficient paper for the course.

Itinerary:

This is a guideline only, as there maybe factors outside our control which can easily force changes to be made.

Sunday 21st May;

Arrival day.

Monday 22th May;

Get to know each other. Morning usually begins in the studio with an introduction to the course, presentation of your free art pack and a discussion about the materials you will be using. Followed by a demonstration showing the process Antonio uses to produce his paintings.

After lunch each student decides on a location within the gardens to make a sketch ready for a painting of their choice.

Tuesday 23th May;

After breakfast a mornings trip out to Bocairent, lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue our session after lunch before returning to Las Orquideas.

Bocairent Photos Gallery

Bocairent - Valencia

Watercolor in Bocairent - Dalvaro Art Courses

Beautiful viewpoints where you can enjoy drawing and painting. Clean and fresh air, relax listening to the sound of nature. Off ... Enjoy.

Wednesday 24th May;

Today we were close to home, to paint in the main square of Beniganim. The afternoon session is spent in the gardens and/or the studio.

Thursday 25th May;

A full day trip, either to Valencia city or Xátiva. Painting in the morning, which is continued after lunch or we spend the afternoon sightseeing.

Valencia Photos Gallery

Xátiva Photos Gallery

Painting Holidays in Spain with Dalvaro Art Courses - Xátiva

Xàtiva was founded by the Iberians, as Ibi, Tibi, or Saiti. It grew during the Greek and Phoenician times. During the Roman Empire he was called Saetabis and added the title of Augusta in honor of the emperor. It was very important as a communications hub. During the Visigoth time your bishops attended the councils of Toledo.

Painting Holidays in Spain with Dalvaro Art Courses - Xátiva View

During the Muslim era was called Medina Xateba, belonging first to Toledo, then moving to Cordoba. He was also part of Almería, of the kingdom of Taifa of Denia, of Murcia and Valencia. During his recent times as Islamic city, it was capital of a Kora: province on some 50 populations. In the Muslim period Xàtiva is known by some as the cradle of paper in Europe, Abu MASAIFA hand. After the conquest (Jaime I respected the mosque) became the capital of the Interior of the Júcar, which lasted from 1244 to 1707. The border with the government of Valencia was the Júcar River and reached as far south and Jijona Villena. Several of their populations were distinguished at this time, such as Gandia or Denia.

Painting Holidays in Spain with Dalvaro Art Courses - Xátiva Hospital

During the War of Spanish Succession in 1707, Xàtiva suffered the siege and subsequent attack of the Bourbon troops under General d'Asfeld on the orders of Philip V. The city was prepared for the worst with the help of the people in the villages adjacent, peasants, setabenses own, many other austracistas supporters and a regiment of British troops. Leading the defense was General Purroy offering great resistance during the early days but to no avail because the guns brought from Almansa and the regiment of 12,000 French achieved their goal, not without heavy casualties on the French troops caused by courage and commitment of these people, Maulets. When they managed to create a breach in the wall in the Portal dels Banys, at the height of what is now the Plaza de la Bassa, and there came Sant Francesc street address and south on the street that leads to St. Augustine.
Much blood and dead in the streets there was, highlighting the killing of women and children in the church of St. Augustine and an exemplary punishment was burned, people exterminated and his name changed to Nueva Colonia San Felipe. The city was left in ruins and almost uninhabited for a year until it began to repopulate and recover some of its luster. Today we still have great monuments that have survived the slaughter of this character Philip of Anjou, Felipe V. He became provincial capital of 1822 to 1833, thanks to the perseverance and work of one of its illustrious sons: Joaquin Lorenzo Villanueva, who also contributed to recover the September 28, 1820, the name of Játiva to the population.

Friday 26st May;

Today we were close to home, to paint in Albaida city or the Albufera of Anna (little lake). The afternoon session is spent in the gardens and/or the studio.

Its waters are directed towards the town, forming several branches. One runs along the site of L'Assut to rush into the Gorgo Gaspar, others arise in laundries and troughs, while the old part of the town, crossing the Acequia Madre Marsh Avenue and the Plaza de la Alameda, reaching the river.

Back in the village Almohad Muslim period it became a reservoir in order to water the nearby lands, a mission that has continued to have throughout the centuries, but since the mid-twentieth century was conditioned to turn Albufera also in a tourist destination.

Painting Holidays in Spain with Dalvaro Art Courses - La Albulfera de An

The lake is bordered by pine trees and banana trees that allow visitors to enjoy pleasant walks under the welcome shade. Ducks, geese and herons nest on the island emerging from the center of the lake, while in its depths are carp and catfish.

The afternoon followed by a presentation of the weeks work and evaluation of the course.